SINGER songwriter Ben Montague is hotly tipped to be the next Ed Sheeran and will be making a whirlwind stop at Mr Kyps in Parkstone next week.

Ben became a big hit two years ago with Haunted, and he has spent the past two years writing and recording his debut album, Tales of Flying and Falling, with producer Dave Eringa, who has worked with the likes of the Manic Street Preachers.

His two singles, Love Like Stars and Another Hard Fall, have picked up some celebrity fans, including Emeli Sande.

Now the singer crosses the great divide between rock and pop.

His distinctive style of heartfelt songs wooed crowds on support gigs with such diverse bands as Stereophonics and The Wanted.

He was also asked to play the Isle Of Wight Festival thanks to working with James